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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I picked this one up at the Houston Money Show last weekend. This is my first large cent to be added to my collection. As I am not familiar with this series I was hoping someone could help me with thoughts on the grade. I know there is some corrosive pitting on the obverse, but I'm not sure if that necessarily takes anything away from the grade, or not. Thanks in advance!   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
830 Posts |
If I was a grader at ANACS I'd call it EF Details - Corroded.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5318 Posts |
I'm not all too familiar with this series, so take my comments with a grain o'salt.  It looks like a metal detecting find, originally buried in EF40, then encrusted with verdigris. Verdigris was removed (leaving pits), and hair possibly retooled?  What baffles me slightly are the recent marks at 4:30, as if held by pliers.  with AuldFartte |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
580 Posts |
You're right Kurt, those marks are odd. It certainly wasn't ME that held it with pliers!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2335 Posts |
I've heard of people "cleaning" corrosion from coin with electrolysis, I guess those marks could be from the alligator clip.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
580 Posts |
So basically I got hosed? I paid what amounts to VG pricing for it because I was attracted mostly to the detail. That rim ding escaped me until after the fact. But I guess if I likes it, that's what counts, right?  |
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New Member
United States
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how much did you pay for it?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
580 Posts |
One million billion dollars
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New Member
United States
49 Posts |
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One million billion dollars No. That seems like a fair price. Good find! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
812 Posts |
If you have any trouble selling it later at your purchase price, there's a government I know of that would be GLAD to provide a bailout!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
580 Posts |
No doubt...I'm sure they would extend me "credit" for that amount and then simply look the other way when I fail to make payments.
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Posted 12/09/2008 4:06 pm
